Since 1919, Americans have observed November 11 as a day to honor the sacrifices of those who have fought for freedom. Originally called Armistice Day, President Wilson first declared November 11 a day of remembrance following the end of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I on November 11, 1918.
Fall is a time for back to school, and a group of wounded warriors are hitting the books in Jacksonville, Florida. The sixteen warriors are the first group of students to attend TRACK, WWP's new education program for wounded warriors. The program offers individuals a chance to earn college credit while continuing their rehabilitation in MIND, BODY and SPIRIT. Official Opening: November 2008.
This football season some NFL teams will be working with Wounded Warrior Project to help America’s heroes in need–men and women of our nation’s military who have been severely injured in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the ongoing War on Terror.
WWP has partnered for the third year with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) to help raise awareness of efforts within the NCAA college community. So many of our wounded heroes are of college age, and this seems to create a natural bond between the cooperating college’s current students and WWP representatives.
